Preparedness – AZ Dept. of Health Services News

Items in the Preparedness category will cover everything from Emergency Medical Services to vaccination programs. This division at ADHS tracks contagious disease, coordinates emergency preparedness activity, licenses EMTs and Paramedics, regulates ambulance companies, authorizes special hospital designations like cardiac care center and Level IV trauma center, issues birth and death certificates, and tracks critical health data through various sources including hospital discharge information.

Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth for Good Reason
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Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth for Good Reason

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Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth for Good Reason

By azdhs-admin|2025-12-04T16:47:11-07:00December 4th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: JP MARTIN MOBILE: 480-521-4043 EMAIL: [email protected] PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reminds parents and health care providers of the long-standing, evidence-based practice of administering the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns within 24 hours of birth. Parents are encouraged to discuss any questions with [...]

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Crash Responder Safety Week: “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!”
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Crash Responder Safety Week: “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!”

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Crash Responder Safety Week: “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!”

By David Harden|2025-11-19T11:23:10-07:00November 19th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

November 17-21, 2025, is Crash Responder Safety Week. This year’s theme is, “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!” Arizona recorded 38,493 injury and fatal traffic-related crashes (~ 3% fatal and 97% injury) in 2024, placing thousands of highway incident first responders (EMS, fire, law enforcement, towing/recovery, and transportation/public works providers) at [...]

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Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025

By Nicole Witt|2025-11-17T15:03:47-07:00November 17th, 2025|Preparedness|

Governor Katie Hobbs declared November 18–24, 2025 as Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs at the same time as U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can affect anyone, anywhere, and at any stage of life. Each year, AMR is responsible for 1.3 million deaths around the world and [...]

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Stay Aware, Stay Healthy: Valley Fever Awareness Week (Nov. 8–16)
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Stay Aware, Stay Healthy: Valley Fever Awareness Week (Nov. 8–16)

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Stay Aware, Stay Healthy: Valley Fever Awareness Week (Nov. 8–16)

By Thomas Williamson|2025-11-13T10:58:36-07:00November 13th, 2025|Preparedness|

The 23rd annual Valley Fever Awareness Week runs from November 8th to 16th, and helps to shine a spotlight on coccidioidomycosis, better known as Valley fever. This week is all about helping our communities throughout Arizona understand the risks, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to stay healthy. What is Valley Fever?Valley fever is a [...]

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Back-to-School Health Checklist: Keep Your Kids Healthy, Happy, and Protected This School Year
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Back-to-School Health Checklist: Keep Your Kids Healthy, Happy, and Protected This School Year

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Back-to-School Health Checklist: Keep Your Kids Healthy, Happy, and Protected This School Year

By azdhs-admin|2025-08-20T09:55:41-07:00August 20th, 2025|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

As school is back to full swing, it’s a great time to check in on your child’s health. Whether your little one is starting preschool or heading into high school, a healthy start helps set the tone for a successful year ahead. From nutritious lunches and sleep routines to childhood vaccines that protect against serious [...]

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Travel Smart, Stay Protected: What You Need to Know About Measles and Travel
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Travel Smart, Stay Protected: What You Need to Know About Measles and Travel

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Travel Smart, Stay Protected: What You Need to Know About Measles and Travel

By Nicole Witt|2025-08-14T12:34:21-07:00August 14th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

If you're planning a trip, it's important to be aware that measles cases are rising both globally and here at home. So far in 2025, the CDC has reported 1,356 measles cases and 32 outbreaks in 41 U.S. jurisdictions. In Arizona, there have been 5 reported cases of measles, four were travel related. Because measles [...]

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Summer Safety in Arizona: Protecting Arizona’s Children During the Hottest Months
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Summer Safety in Arizona: Protecting Arizona’s Children During the Hottest Months

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Summer Safety in Arizona: Protecting Arizona’s Children During the Hottest Months

By Nicole Witt|2025-07-21T15:04:49-07:00July 21st, 2025|General, Preparedness|

Arizona summers are known for sunshine, swimming, and outdoor fun, but they also come with serious risks. Each year, children across our state are impacted by preventable drownings and heat-related illnesses, which remain two of the leading causes of injury and death for young children. As temperatures rise, it is critical that families, healthcare providers, [...]

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Arizona Agencies Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care Through Groundbreaking Recognition Program
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Arizona Agencies Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care Through Groundbreaking Recognition Program

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Arizona Agencies Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care Through Groundbreaking Recognition Program

By Nicole Witt|2025-05-21T16:43:27-07:00May 21st, 2025|Preparedness|

Six emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Arizona have been recognized for their commitment to pediatric emergency care through the Making Arizona Ready for Kids (MARK) Program, the state’s first and only prehospital pediatric recognition program. This pioneering initiative sets a new standard for prehospital pediatric readiness by acknowledging EMS agencies that excel in preparing [...]

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Celebrating EMS Week and National Trauma Awareness Month
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Celebrating EMS Week and National Trauma Awareness Month

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Celebrating EMS Week and National Trauma Awareness Month

By Nicole Witt|2025-05-19T09:25:58-07:00May 19th, 2025|Preparedness|

Each year in the month of May, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of EMS & Trauma System (BEMSTS) observes EMS Week, EMS for Children Day, and National Trauma Awareness Month. Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, issued this year’s Proclamation Arizona’s integrated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System is comprised of Emergency Medical [...]

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Recall Notice
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Recall Notice

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Recall Notice

By azdhs-admin|2025-05-09T17:08:26-07:00May 9th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2025 Email: [email protected] Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. The product being voluntarily [...]

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